02009nas a2200253   4500000000100000008004100001260004400042653003900086653001400125653002000139653002000159653002900179100001300208700001600221700001500237700001400252700001300266245012300279856007300402300000800475490000800483520123900491022002501730       2025                            d  bSpringer Science and Business Media LLC10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aHematuria10aWASH indicators10aSchool children10aMass drug administration1 aTaiwo OT1 aSam-Wobo SO1 aAdemolu KO1 aTalabi AO1 aTaiwo AM00aPrevalence and risk factors for Schistosoma haematobium infestation in WASH-based communities of Ogun Central, Nigeria  uhttps://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00436-025-08569-y.pdf  a1-80 v1243 a<p>Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, where inadequate sanitation and unsafe water contribute to ongoing transmission. This study examined the prevalence and associated risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium among school-aged children in 20 WASH-focused communities across four Local Government Areas in Ogun Central, Nigeria, between March 2021 and March 2023. Urine and stool samples were collected from 1019 pupils and analyzed using standard parasitological techniques, while structured questionnaires captured demographic information, WASH indicators, and attitudes toward anthelmintic treatment. The overall prevalence of S. haematobium was 2%. Significant associations were observed between infection and water sources (p&lt;0.05), toilet facilities (p=0.045), and hematuria (p&lt;0.001). Age was also identified as a significant demographic factor influencing infection. These findings highlight the persistent vulnerability of children in WASH-dependent communities to urinary schistosomiasis and emphasize the need for integrated control strategies that combine improved sanitation, safe water supply, health education, and regular mass drug administration.</p>
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